Rafiq is a male name of Arabic origin, meaning "Dear Friend." It is derived from the Arabic word for "intimate friend," "companion," and "comrade." This name is also used in Persian and several other languages. Notable individuals with the name include Mohammad Rafiq, a Bangladesh Engineering and Shipbuilding Corporation chairman, and Rafiq Bhatia, an American musician. Additionally, Azeem Rafiq, an English cricketer, and Bilal Rafiq, a Pakistani footballer, bear the surname Rafiq. In the hierarchy of the Nizari Ismailis of Alamut period, Rafiq or companion is a notable title. Rafiq is a meaningful name representing the cherished bond of friendship and companionship in Arabic and Persian cultures.